Efektivitas Emotional Freedom Technique terhadap Kualitas Tidur Pasien Hemodialisis di Rumah Sakit Khusus Ginjal Rasyida Medan

Abstract

One of the significant issues faced by hemodialysis patients is poor sleep quality. A complementa,y lherapy thal can be used to improve sleep quality is the Emotionaf Freedom Technique (EFT). The aim of this study is to analyze the effectiveness of EFT on sleep quality in hemodialysis patients. The method used is a quasi­ experimental design with a nonequivalent control group pretest-post/est design. The sampling method was non-probability sampling with convenience sampling technique. The respondents in this study were 58 hemodialysis patients. Data were analyzed using the Wilcoxon signed-rank test and Mann-Whitney U test. The results showed a significant difference in the average sleep quality between the intervention and control groups {p-value < 0.05). EFT, which i11Volves tapping techniques, can send signals to brain areas that increase serotonin and reduce cortisol levels, thereby inducing a sense of calm. The conclusion of this study i.s that the Emotional Freedom Technique is effective in improving sleep quaUty in hemodialysis patients and is recommended as a nursing intervention to enhance sleep quality in these patients.